Free speech is one of the most crucial American values and as long as a player can give a solid reason for their protest, Tech football coach Mark Satterfield said he believes they should be allowed to do so. “As long as I can walk up to you and say […]
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PIKE wins Delta Gamma’s Anchor Splash
FIRST PLACE- The men of Pi Kappa Alpha posing with their Delta Gamma Anchor Splash coaches, Emmerson Meurrett (Center) and Madison Todd (Left) Photo by Abbey Markus Pi Kappa Alpha won Delta Gamma's annual philanthropy competition, Anchor Splash, Oct. 2 and Oct. 4 which DG collected $6,500 over the course […]
Dan + Shay honor Las Vegas victims
DAN SMYERS- The band member took time to acknowledge the power of the country music community after the Las Vegas shooting. Photo by Marcelo Gonzales Members of SOLO concert headliner Dan + Shay took a moment during the show to remember the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. The band […]
Ongoing investigation for Greek Life organizations
Update: At time of writing, Oracle staff have been informed that both Kappa Sigma and ADPi have resumed normal operations and cleared of allegations. Editor’s Note: This is a developing story of ongoing investigations that wer brought to the attention of Oracle staff about two Greek Life organizations. Fraternity Kappa […]
Former professor sentenced to 12 years
Former College of Engineering associate dean Roy Loutzenheiser was sentenced to 12-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to one count of attempted aggravated sexual battery on Sept. 18. Sentecing- Wesley Bray (left), and Roy Loutzenheiser (right) in the Putnam County Criminal Court for his Monday Morning plea deal. Photo by […]
Daca not yet on SGA radar
Politics- SGA asked students their current political issues. Photo from TTU twitter Despite other Tennessee students government statements condemning the repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Tech’s SGA president said that the issue isn’t […]
Annual fall festival showcases antique farm tractors
The Tennessee Tech Agritourism Association is gearing up to host the annual Tennessee Tech University Fall Festival and Antique Engine and Tractor Show on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion. The free event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hyder-Burks Pavilion is located at […]
10,000 flock to Tucker Stadium to witness eclipse totality
Photo by Kayla Lehman The total solar eclipse offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for thousands of people in Cookeville, but for one Tech University professor the event proved to be a childhood dream come true. Reading Childcraft encyclopedias hooked Dr. Mary Kidd on physics, but her ties to NASA prompted her […]
Parking violations down from last year
Despite all of the construction and lack of parking space, students were more prepared this semester on the first day of classes. Many students contacted the parking office asking what the parking rules and violations are. Since the students were prepared, this led to less parking violations that last semesters […]
Board appoints chief of staff
Lee Wray Tennessee Tech’s Board of Trustees has chosen Lee Wray for the role of a new executive position approved last month. The board unanimously approved Wray, a Tech alumnus, for chief of staff during a special executive meeting on Wednesday. Wray previously served at the Office of Communications and […]
